Off market jun 2015 for $824K

$1,827,833

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,632/mo

•

3,151

sq ft

281 Ponus Rdg, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

As One of New Canaan's unique properties this Ginger Bread house was a Sears catalog home built back in the 1932. This very unique West side home is now a Handy Man Special and needs completion. The present owner for over 47 year, an artist has started many of the interior project and just never found time to finished. This home comes complete with stained glass windows, three fireplaces, coffered ceiling in the dining room with built-ins. The Master bedroom has cathedral ceilings and a studio/sitting room. Hand painted hardwood floors and front and back staircases. Flexible floor plan.

House is as is

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$580Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Robbie Blosio • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with Leslie Razook • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Source:Smart MLS #99102849

Redfin Estimate

$1,827,833

$1.0M since sold in June 2015$35K since September

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This home's estimate is 52.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,125,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,444 sq ft
401 Jelliff Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$839,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,708 sq ft
209 Prudence Dr, Stamford, CT 06907
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$757,500
C
3 beds2 baths2,096 sq ft
33 Pamlynn Rd, Stamford, CT 06905
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,835,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,947 sq ft
61 Sunrise Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,955,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,132 sq ft
42 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$690,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,647 sq ft
112 Willard Ter, Stamford, CT 06903

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Market trends in 06840, CT

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

8 MoM

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Sale history for 281 Ponus Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,425 (+3.1%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2022

$13,991 (+1.2%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2021

$13,831

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2020

$13,831 (−0.4%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2019

$13,892 (+33.3%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2018

$10,420 (+1.7%)

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

2017

$10,242 (+2.2%)

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

2016

$10,021 (+5.0%)

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

2014

$9,548

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

Tax history for 281 Ponus Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,425 (+3.1%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2022

$13,991 (+1.2%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2021

$13,831

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2020

$13,831 (−0.4%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2019

$13,892 (+33.3%)

$572,250 + $189,350

$761,600

2018

$10,420 (+1.7%)

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

2017

$10,242 (+2.2%)

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

2016

$10,021 (+5.0%)

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

2014

$9,548

$529,830 + $84,560

$614,390

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,151

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

189681

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Location: 2nd Floor
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Dryer, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
Room Count: 7
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Wood
Exterior Features: Terrace

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot, Some Wetlands

Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Yellow

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 3151

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $614,390

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Heat Type: Hot Air, Hot Water, Radiant
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
High School: New Canaan
Elementary School: West

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Jelliff Mill or Frogtown to Ponus Ridge Road.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,151
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 189681

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Around this home

Schools

West School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$1.74M – $2.10M

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Home values near 281 Ponus Rdg

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
264 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5070 Sq. Ft.	$3,540,242
244 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4009 Sq. Ft.	$2,761,277

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7140 Sq. Ft.	$4,329,598
238 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5060 Sq. Ft.	$3,123,053

Address	Redfin Estimate
273 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2857 Sq. Ft.	$2,275,270
337 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,355,705

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